How much does a psychiatric technician make in Jackson?
$36,740a year
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $17.66 an hour or $3,062 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.66
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 192 of 227
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,890Median: $36,740Highest 10%: $52,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,890 | $10.52 | |
| 25th | $30,830 | $14.82 | |
| Median | $36,740 | $17.66 | |
| 75th | $44,220 | $21.26 | |
| 90th | $52,140 | $25.07 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for psychiatric technicians.
| Memphis, TN | $39,210 |
| Gulfport, MS | $31,480 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $333,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $297,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $237,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $200,500 |
| Dentist | $150,000 |
| Pharmacist | $132,100 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,700 |
| Optometrist | $122,800 |
| Veterinarian | $104,400 |
| Physical Therapist | $103,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a psychiatric technician make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $17.66 ($36,740 a year).
Do psychiatric technicians make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $36,740 against $45,130 nationally, 19% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $35,320, so Jackson pays 4% more.
Where does Jackson rank for psychiatric technician pay?
192 of 227 metro areas with data.
How much does a psychiatric technician make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,140 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.